Canoochee River near Claxton, GA
Is Canoochee River near Claxton, GA flooding right now?
Canoochee River near Claxton, GA measured 1.39 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.39 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.11 ft on Wed, Aug 7, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.11 ft | 2024-08-07 |
| 17.8 ft | 1925-01-01 |
| 17.6 ft | 1929-10-01 |
| 16.6 ft | 1993-01-14 |
| 16.58 ft | 1966-05-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River near Reidsville, GA | 18.3 mi | Tattnall County |
| Black Creek near Blitchton, GA | 23.5 mi | Bryan County |
| Ogeechee River near Eden, GA | 27.6 mi | Effingham County |
| Ogeechee River at Ga 24, near Oliver, GA | 29.0 mi | Screven County |
| Canoochee River at Bridge 38, at Fort Stewart, GA | 29.2 mi | Bryan County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.